minister
/ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/noun
Elementary
1
A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
2
A person (either a layperson or an ordained clergy member) who is commissioned to perform some act on behalf of the Catholic Church.
3
A politician who heads a ministry
4
In diplomacy, the rank of diplomat directly below ambassador.
5
A servant; a subordinate; an officer or assistant of inferior rank; hence, an agent, an instrument.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing